Discount Cards for Pfizer Medications Available to Low-Income Seniors

Low-income senior citizens can buy a 30-day supply of Pfizer prescription medicines for $15 per prescription using the Pfizer Share Card, the drug manufacturer announced on January 15. Beginning March 1, the new card will cover more than 80 Pfizer medicines, including drugs for diabetes. Pfizer said the program will last until the government designs a longer-term solution.

The card can be used at retail pharmacies and is available to Medicare recipients who have an annual gross income below $18,000, or less than $24,000 for couples who file joint tax returns. There is no enrollment fee.

CVS and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., have already agreed to join Pfizer in promoting the drug card.

Diabetes medications manufactured by Pfizer include the sulfonylureas Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL and Diabinese.

To apply for a card, call (800) 717-6005 or log on to www.pfizerforliving.com.

According to Pfizer, the U.S. General Accounting Office reports that the average price of a prescription for a brand-name drug is $69.54.

Clinical adviser’s note: Two of the drugs mentioned, Glucotrol (glipizide) and Diabinese (chlorpropamide), are also available in less expensive generic versions. The drug Glucotrol XL is not available in a generic version.

Diabetes Health Medical Disclaimer
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only. Opinions expressed here are the opinions of writers, contributors, and commentators, and are not necessarily those of Diabetes Health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website.